Hyperextension of the neck is more commonly known as whiplash and is an injury that is caused by the sudden backward and forward motion of the neck. Hyperextension of the neck causes injury in the soft tissues of the neck and the neck joints,...
Joints form the meeting point between two or more bones. At the hip joint, the femur meets the pelvis. In a standing position, the femur hangs directly down from the pelvis. This position is extension of the hip. When you take a step, you lift...
Hyperextension of the shoulder involves the rotator cuff muscles and the shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint. Muscles that are part of the rotator cuff muscle group include supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and...
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint designed for standing and walking. The socket is on your pelvis and the ball is the head of your femur, or thigh bone. The design of your hip allows it to move in different directions and help you perform...
Hyperextension injuries are common amongst runners and other athletes. Calf muscle injuries often occur during a workout that involves running or jumping when the muscle is not pliable. Since the calf is a muscle and not a joint, it cannot...
Your elbow joint is similar to a door hinge, made to only to open so far. When pushed beyond the normal limit, injury can occur. The average person can extend the elbow to around 140 degrees without injury. Once the elbow is extended beyond your...
Back pain may be a common affliction these days, but living with it does not necessarily have to be a common reaction. Back pain results from myriad causes, from sports injuries to poor posture to the compounded stress of walking long distances....
Hyperextension benches are popular machines in gyms and even some home gyms, because they do not take up a lot of space. However, only a few exercises can be performed on a hyperextension bench. It is basically a core machine that targets the...
Hyperextension of the knee is when the knee bends backwards to lock beyond a normal straightened position. It is common among ballet dancers. Some dancers are born with the condition while others may develop it. Many dancers do not experience...
Hyperextension back exercises target the muscles of the erector spinae, or lower back. Similar to a reverse sit-up, a hyperextension involves bending forward over a special padded bench and then straightening back up, using the body's own weight...
Most forms and types of exercise are considered good for your overall physical condition, strength and endurance. However, some exercises or moves may cause damage to your body if you don't perform them correctly. Hyperextension of some muscles,...
The hyperextension exercise works the erector spinae muscles in your lower back. The erector spinae muscles are important for holding your body upright and allowing you to maintain proper posture. Performing hyperextensions will allow you to...
According to William Prentice, the author of "Arnheim's Principles of Athletic Training," the knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. The knee is also the joint most likely injured due to the stress that certain sports and...
Hyperextension of the tendons in your knee may result in injury that requires rest, surgical intervention or physical therapy. Knowing what causes hyperextension of the knee ligaments can help you avoid behavior that may lead to such an injury....
Hyperextension exercises strengthen the muscles lining your spinal column, especially in your lower back region. Include hyperextension exercises to reduce your risk of lower back injury. Low back pain is the sixth most expensive medical condition...
Your knee joint is one of the most intricate joints in your body. It is also, according to Arthroscopy.com, a joint that is highly susceptible to injury. This is largely because in addition to its ability to bend, or flex and extend, it also has a...
Knee hyperextension occurs when the lower leg extends in a way that causes the leg to bow backward at the knee. A hyperextension could be the result of injury, such as a fall or landing incorrectly, or congenital weaknesses in the muscles that...
Whether you are playing basketball, skiing or sledding, a minor miscalculation can bend your thumb way out of bounds. Although not typically considered a critical injury, thumb hyperextension can be painful and debilitating. The associated pain is...
Knee hyperextension injuries can create a painful and temporarily debilitating situation for athletes and exercise participants of all levels. The damage from a hyperextended knee can leave a knee feeling unstable and susceptible to repeat...
Hyperextension is an injury that occurs when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of motion. While commonly referred to as a sports injury, hyperextension can be a result of both athletic and non-athletic activities. It can affect any joint...
Hyperextension of your knee is when it is extended or straightened too far, resulting in a knee injury, like a ligament sprain. Depending on the severity of your injury, symptoms may include pain, stiffness and swelling. Rest, ice, compression and...
Knee hyperextension occurs when pressure is placed on the knee that bends it backward, past its normal straightened position, according to MayoClinic.com. Common causes of knee hyperextension include sports, dance, falls and car accidents....
Hyperextensions draw the posterior surface of your spinal bones and pelvic bones toward each other. The muscles of your spine, pelvis and lower back work together to perform hyperextension exercises whether you do them on the floor, a machine, an...
Although the traditional "show-me" muscles -- your pectorals and biceps, for example -- are located on the top half of your body, lower body workouts are important as well. Building leg strength is essential for sports and everyday...
Nearly half of all American that work state they have at least one episode of back pain per year, according to the American Chiropractic Association. There are many causes of back pain, but the best way to prevent it is to exercise your lower...
Hyperextension of the knee can result in injuries that cause pain in the back of the knee, or posterior knee pain. Pressure that forces the knee backward beyond its normal position results in knee hypertension, which can damage the cartilage,...
Although basketball is theoretically a noncontact sport, it's nevertheless an activity that's fertile ground for many kinds of sports-related injuries. Even when played at a casual level, basketball's emphasis on running and jumping applies...
Hyperextension of the knee occurs when your knee is straightened beyond the joint's normal range. Essentially, the joint bends backwards potentially leading to bruising, swelling, pain and soft tissue damage. The ligaments of your knee -- the...
According to SportsInjuryClinic.net, elbow hyperextension occurs when the elbow bends further in the wrong direction then it should. You may also hear hyperextended joints referred to as “locked” joints by your yoga teacher. Elbow...
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